Macron announces gradual easing of pandemic restrictions
The lockdown will be lifted on December 15 if targets are reached and cinemas, theatres and museums will be allowed to reopen
24 November 2020 - 23:33
Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he will gradually lift a nationwide restrictions from Saturday, as he attempts to avoid a resurgence of the coronavirus and damaging fits and starts for the economy.
Small stores will be permitted to open from November 28 with extra rules, after weeks of shopkeepers criticising the government’s decision to ban retail it deemed non-essential. Restaurants will remain closed, however, until at least January 20, depriving the sector of the income from one of the busiest periods of the year...
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